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Twins' depleted bullpen predictably falters in loss to Tigers

As it turns out, when you trade away virtually your entire bullpen, it becomes significantly harder to win baseball games. We saw that play out in the Twins' 6-3 series-opening loss to the Tigers on Monday evening in Detroit.

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Twins claim right-hander off waivers from Royals

The Twins claimed righty Thomas Hatch off waivers from the Royals, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kansas City had designated him for assignment over the weekend.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Carlos Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade

The Minnesota Twins’ decision to trade Carlos Correa may have inadvertently set the wheels in motion on another major deal the team made last Thursday.

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Griffin Jax News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Griffin Jax requested trade from Twins

The Twins traded right-hander Griffin Jax to the Rays in the final moments before the trade deadline last week, with right-hander Taj Bradley going the other way.

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Luke Keaschall News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 4

Twins prospect Luke Keaschall likely returning to big leagues Tuesday

Infielder Luke Keaschall, the Twins' No. 3 prospect, is likely headed back to the big leagues on Tuesday. Keaschall has a locker in the visiting clubhouse at Comerica Park, per the Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale, which suggests that his minor league rehab assignment is over and he's set to rejoin the Twins' lineup.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 4

How have Duran, Correa, Jax, other traded Twins started off with new teams?

On Sunday, the Twins recorded their first win since completing a flurry of moves ahead of last week's trade deadline. The Twins shipped off 10 players, including 8 on Thursday alone, during the four days leading up to the trade cutoff date.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Field Level Media / August 4

Twins place RHP Simeon Woods Richardson on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the injured list Monday because of an illness and recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A St.

Darren McCaughan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Twins Select Darren McCaughan

The Twins announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Darren McCaughan and placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the 15-day injured list due to an illness.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / August 4

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “The Pohlads Who Cried Poor” Edition

Money, Money, Money If you somehow have the motivation to pay attention to this baseball team, props to you. The Twins dropped their fifth straight series after lighting the team on fire and sending out 40% of the 26-man roster.

Ryan Pressly News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 4

Report: Twins have 'reached out' to Ryan Pressly amid bullpen exodus

According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes, the Twins' have reached out to veteran reliever Ryan Pressly about a potential reunion following last week's historic trade deadline fire sale.

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

When Red Sox first ‘seriously engaged’ Twins on Joe Ryan trade

With the rumors surrounding the Boston Red Sox in the aftermath of the trade deadline, one of the names that the team was connected to was Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Twins rumors: The star who made last-minute trade request before deadline

The Minnesota Twins have struggled this season, prompting them to go into a full-scale rebuild at the trade deadline at the end of July. Just about any veteran contributor was up for grabs as the Twins loaded up on prospects and pieces for the future while sending a lot of their best current players to contending teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Twins' early splurge highlights win over Guardians

Trevor Larnach singled in two runs to cap a four-run first inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 Sunday. The first four Minnesota batters scored to start the game and help the Twins salvage a win in the three-game series.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Twins rumors: The trade that left players ‘seething,’ rivals ‘dumbfounded’

Perhaps no team in the MLB had a busier trade deadline than the Minnesota Twins, who got rid of several key players in what was essentially a fire sale amid their disastrous 2025 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / August 3

Minnesota Twins Reportedly Rejected Trade For Gold Glover at Shocking Deadline

The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros pulled off a trade deadline stunner on Thursday, as Minnesota shipped former All-Star and World Series champion Carlos Correa back to Houston, where he spent the first seven years of his career.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Joe Ryan fell for FOX’s brutal social media blunder at trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox engaged in discussions with the Minnesota Twins about a trade for starting pitcher Joe Ryan ahead of Thursday’s deadline, and one media outlet accidentally reported that a deal had been completed.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 1

Twins make eight roster additions after busy deadline day

After unloading nearly half of their major league roster approaching the MLB trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins made eight roster additions Friday. The Twins recalled six players from Triple-A St.

Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / August 1

What Carlos Correa brings in return to Astros

Carlos Correa makes his return to the Houston Astros in the three-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Correa, who will play third base in his No.

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